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5k Runs found in California

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5k Runs in California 2025 - 2026

The most comprehensive list of 5k Runs in and near California in 2025 - 2026. Find your perfect race!

Looking to take on a 5k in California? This distance is where many runners find their love for racing, offering a friendly, welcoming environment whether it’s your first organized run or you’re aiming to improve your speed.

You’ll find 5k events across California all year round, from large charity runs to smaller local races with a community feel. Los Angeles 5k events draw big crowds and lively atmospheres, while San Francisco 5k races mix flat waterfront courses with hilly routes that keep things interesting. San Diego 5k runs benefit from ideal weather and a laid-back vibe, making them a favorite for runners from across the country.

Many 5k races offer same-day registration, relaxed start times, and post-race gatherings that feel more like community celebrations than high-pressure competitions. You’ll often see themed events, age group awards, and fun race swag, adding to the experience no matter your finish time. Family-friendly races and kids’ distances are also common, making 5ks a great way to introduce younger runners to the sport.

Browse our 5k race listing below to find events that match your schedule and goals. Whether you’re preparing for your first 10k in California or simply want to enjoy a social, fitness-focused morning, California’s 5k scene has a race for you.

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Race Calendar: 5k Runs found in California

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Alameda, California
19 Jul 25
Free - $109.65
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$53.34 - $127.40

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USACE SPL 5K

Corona, California
18 Oct 25
$38.10

Diablo Summit Stomp 2025

Walnut Creek, California
18 Oct 25

SPACEROCK Trail Race

Aqua Dulce, California
18 Oct 25
$85.80 - $165.30

Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

San Jose, California
18 Oct 25
$44.00

The Ghostly Gallup – 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
19 Oct 25
$26.97 - $41.81

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Bakersfield, California
19 Oct 25
$28.56 - $79.44

The Fresno Donut Run

Fresno, California
19 Oct 25
$27.50 - $44.46

The Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Union City, California
19 Oct 25
$20.08 - $27.50

2025 Cal Tri LA - 10.19.25

Playa Del Rey, California
19 Oct 25
Free - $526.00

Frightful Finish Line - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
19 Oct 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Rosenthal Haunted Wine Run 5k

Malibu, California
19 Oct 25
$38.99

SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint 5K

San Diego, California
19 Oct 25
$27.75 - $54.25

MISSION INN RUN

Riverside, California
19 Oct 25
$22.95 - $97.68

Heart of Cool Trail Run

Cool, California
19 Oct 25
$32.80 - $59.30

Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2025 THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Beverly Hills, California
19 Oct 25
$16.90 - $43.40

Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Whittier, California
25 Oct 25
$27.50 - $43.40

CASA Superhero Run

Bakersfield, California
25 Oct 25
$33.30 - $38.60

Big Sur River Run

Big Sur, California
25 Oct 25
$22.20 - $64.60

The Witches’ Brew Run 5K, 10K

Santa Monica, California
25 Oct 25
$32.79 - $35.97

Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Malibu, California
25 Oct 25 - 27 Oct 25
Free - $198.20

RUN FOR FREEDOM

San Dimas, California
25 Oct 25
$43.40 - $59.30

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Huntington Beach, California
25 Oct 25
$25.20 - $47.20

For the Love of the Bay 5K/10K

Oakland, California
25 Oct 25
$39.16 - $43.40

Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Fresno, California
25 Oct 25
$28.25 - $54.75

Wise Villa Fall Harvest Run

Lincoln, California
25 Oct 25
$43.99

Day of The Dead 5K

Fair Oaks, California
26 Oct 25
$28.13 - $49.43

Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Los Angeles, California
26 Oct 25
$43.40

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Clovis, California
26 Oct 25
$28.00 - $49.20

Halloween Havoc – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Fountain Valley, California
26 Oct 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
26 Oct 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Redwood Valley, California
26 Oct 25
$28.49

Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

San Ramon, California
26 Oct 25
Free - $101.70

Haunted Housing Run/Walk

Ventura, California
26 Oct 25
$38.10

Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Valencia, California
26 Oct 25
$11.60 - $101.70

Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2025

Alhambra, California
26 Oct 25
$43.40 - $64.60

Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Bakersfield, California
26 Oct 25
$28.25 - $49.45

2025 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Winters, California
26 Oct 25
$22.20 - $38.10

Run SAN DIEGO 5K/10K/13.1 FALL

San Diego, California
01 Nov 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sacramento, California
01 Nov 25
$32.80 - $43.40

Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
01 Nov 25
$32.80 - $48.70
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